Monday, August 29, 2011

First Day of School 2011

And, they're off!  After months of relaxed bedtimes and morning routines, it was difficult to get them going this morning.  But, after a little coaxing, some Little Einsteins to help assuage the shock of the early hour and the reminder of new shoes and backpacks they shifted gears and happily posed for a first day of school photo.

Caleb is in Kindergarten this year.  And, like every other parent in the world I am struggling to account for the time between bringing him home from the hospital and this morning.  It seems he has grown up without our even noticing and I can't help but think that sooner than I'd like he'll be on to even more mature pursuits.

Isaac is in Preschool and so happy to be going to school again after a year long hiatus.  He was nervous this morning and held my hand as tight as he ever has.  But, then, there were legos and toys and new friends and all worry of being left "alone" faded.

For both of them the school day is long, 8 hours.  I imagine Isaac will struggle a bit initially since he is accustomed to a 2.5 to 3 hour nap every day.  But, I know they're both in good hands with great teachers and aides and a staff committed to enhancing their well-being.  And, their being in school for so many hours ensures me the opportunity to focus on this, my penultimate semester of graduate school.  I've got 2 days until my classes begin, which means I have a mere 48 hours to tackle my "must be done, but impossible to do with kids in tow" list.  I suppose I'd better get started...

Happy First Day of School.  I've got a feeling this year is going to be a great one!  

8 comments:

Annie said...

Ah, what cute boys. They'll have a ball, I'm sure. Good luck to you on your last (?) first day of school. I'll be thinking of you.

Robin said...

Glad you are back to blogging!

Nomads By Nature said...

Too sweet! I can't wait to hear about more of their adventures in school - such a great time in their lives! Enjoy your focus time for your school - don't forget to be kind to yourself!

stephanie said...

WOW! 8 hours is a long day! I bet they come home tired.

Kimberly said...

Such cuties. I love when they come home and share all of their new adventures. And good luck with your own!

sara callery said...

Ive missed you Linsey!!!!!! So glad you blogged and the boys look so grown up and adorable. Hope the next 48 hours gets stretched a bit for you;) Love you!

Mibi and Lee said...

Ok so I was logged in as the last user under someones else blog LOL the above post was from MIBI:)

Lauren in GA said...

I love your writing...

...don't tell anyone that I had to look up the word, "penultimate", though...;)

Glad that everyone is off to a great start ☺ New shoes always help me get my day going, too.

 

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